SIXTH FORM PREVIEW CENTRE
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Transition Resources for Sixth Form
In order to help with your preparation for Sixth Form, we have developed a ‘virtual experience’ for students who are intending to join us in September. Departments have created a wealth of pre-learning materials, activities and wider reading for you to access.
ENGLISH
- English Courses at A Level
- English A Level Transition Information
- Film Studies A Level Transition Information
MATHEMATICS
- Core Maths A Level – introduction
- Core Maths A Level – pre-reading
- Hegarty Maths A Level Transition Skills
- Core Maths A Level – transition Year 11 to Year 12
SCIENCE
- Biology – A Level transition pack
- Biology – A Level transition answers
- Chemistry – A Level transition guide
- Chemistry – A Level transition answers
- Physics – A Level transition guide
- Physics – A Level transition answers
- Physics – a recommended read ‘A New Head Start to A Level Physics’
CREATIVE ARTS
- Art A Level
- Art A Level – prep sheet
- Art A Level Summer Project
- Drama A Level – setting the stage
- Music and Music Technology Post-16 information
- Music Technology A Level
- Performing Arts BTEC (Dance) – next steps
HUMANITIES
- Geography A Level – Bridging the Gap Global Governance
- Geography A Level – Bridging the Gap Water and Carbon Cycle
- Geography A Level – Changing Places Taster
- Geography A Level – Map Skills Challenge
- Geography Future Learn
- Future A Level Geographers newsletter
- Future A Level Historians
- Politics Bridging the Gap
MODERN LANGUAGES
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
- On your marks for Sixth Form PE
RAVE
- Religious Studies A Level
- Futurelearn courses – why not enrol on and complete a short distance learning course with Futurelearn? The courses are free to join and involve a commitment of a few hours per week for a short period of time. They are delivered by universities from around the world and are a great way to develop your thinking and study skills as well as to get a taste of what it is like to study different subjects. The following courses would be useful preparation for A Level Religious Studies.
- https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/global-ethics – this will give you a taste of how moral theories are applied to modern global issues and involves three hours per week of study over four weeks.
- https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/logical-and-critical-thinking- critical thinking is an important skill when studying philosophy. Develop your skills with this course, which involves four hours of study per week over eight weeks.
- Religious Studies A Level – recommended reading and viewing
TECHNOLOGY
Sixth Form @ FHS
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Key Contacts
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Mrs A Harrison-Forsyth
Assistant Headteacher (Director of Learning Years 11-13)
Mrs K Kearsley
Sixth Form Progress Leader
Mrs A Rimmer
Sixth Form Progress Leader
Mrs B Halton
Sixth Form Learning Mentor
Mrs A MacDunne
Careers Coordinator
Mrs F Unwin
Sixth Form Careers Advisor
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Contact Us
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Direct Telephone:
01704 835659
Email:
sixthform@formbyhighschool.com
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Useful Resources
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